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Many of the properties measured and calculated in thermodynamics are "state" functions. The key feature is not their absolute value but rather how much they change. We are more concerned with the amount of work required to raise an object 20 feet than we are with the total potential energy of the object. We are more concerned with the change in enthalpy involved with condensing a ton of steam than some absolute enthalpy of the steam. For this reason most thermodynamic properties are tabulated relative to a "reference state". As long as the same reference state is used for both the initial and final conditions, we will always get the same difference between the two, no matter what reference state is chosen. In this respect, we are more interested in how far we are displaced from the reference state as changes are made in a system.
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LBDT is used as which transducer?
displacement transducer
What is the study of conversion of heat to mechanics?
Thermodynamics
What are displacement reactions used to provide?
heat energy
What are the applications of double displacement reactions?
Double displacement reactions were used by the chinese to make soap in ancient times, today these reactions are used in making paints.
Is thermodynamics the same as physical chemistry?
Thermodynamics is considered a part of physical chemistry.
Steam engine is used in what field of science?
Thermodynamics
What things must i go over to fully understand thermodynamics and mechanics?
My university thermodynamics professor (who held a Ph.D. in the subject) told his graduate thermodynamics class "Nobody ever really understands thermodynamics, they just get used to it." He was being a little facetious, but not entirely.
How do you get displacement from a displacement graph?
To get displacement from a displacement graph, just look at the Y- axis for the particular time (displacement versus time). For the displacement graph, the Y-axis is usually displacement.
Is the thermochemistry is used in canning?
The thermodynamics of chemistry is used in pretty much all processes.
Why is volume used to measure?
displacement
What are terms used for displacement of a bone from its joint?
Partial displacement of a bone from its joint is a medical subluxation. Complete displacement of a bone from its joint is a dislocation.
Is it true that all hydraulic motor are positive displacement?
yes.only positive displacement pumps can be used in hydraulics
What is water displacement used for?
a graduated cylinder
LBDT is used as which transducer?
displacement transducer
Which illustrates the first law of thermodynamics?
a bicycle pump gets warm when used.
Which of the following units would be used in energy thermodynamics?
The unit is joule (J).
What is the tool to measure volume using water displacement?
A beaker is used to measure volume using water displacement.
